by Criswell Freeman | Sep 10, 2020 | Amazing America, States
Florida is called the Sunshine State for a very good reason: It’s very sunny. And, with 1,350 miles of coastline, it’s also a very sandy state. The Sunshine State has over 4,500 sun-drenched islands that are at least 10 acres in size. And some are...
by Criswell Freeman | Sep 10, 2020 | Amazing America, States
Massachusetts is a state with a rich history. (Actually, it’s officially called the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but for the rest of this post, we’ll refer to it as a state.) Much of the state’s history is tied to Boston which is the largest city...
by Criswell Freeman | Sep 7, 2020 | Amazing America
Virginia is a state with a rich history, but it’s not officially called the state of Virginia; it’s called the commonwealth of Virginia. Commonwealth is a traditional English word that means the place was founded for the common good of all people who live there. Four...
by Criswell Freeman | Sep 6, 2020 | Amazing America
Hawaii is a state that consists of a series of islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Hawaii is the only U.S. state located outside North America, and it’s the only state completely surrounded by the beautiful waters of the Pacific Ocean. Hawaii is a string of...
by Criswell Freeman | Aug 19, 2020 | Amazing America, Places
It’s Like No Other Place on Earth New York City is one of the most amazing places on Planet Earth. It’s not just a big city; there are several cities on the planet that have more people. But no city has more influence. The city of New York is divided into...
by Criswell Freeman | Aug 17, 2020 | Amazing America, Places, States
It’s a Huge State with a Rich History The name Texas comes from the Native American word tejas which means friends. During its long history six different nations have ruled over Texas, but after lots of struggles and a war with Mexico, Texas finally became a...